US Bridges

S.H. 48 over Creek

Good

Johnston County, Oklahoma · 5.8 MI S JCT SH7 · Structure no. 069330000000000

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.H. 48 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S.H. 48 over Creek in Johnston County, Oklahoma. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 86 years old, older than the Oklahoma average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 46.6 mi (75 km).

Location

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CarriesS.H. 48
CrossesCreek
Location5.8 MI S JCT SH7
RouteState Highway 48
CountyJohnston County
StateOklahoma
Coordinates34.29436, -96.42482
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed46.6 mi (75 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$644,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.H. 48 over Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is S.H. 48 over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does S.H. 48 over Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is S.H. 48 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns S.H. 48 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.